TIM NORTON, East Providence: Brady’s work on gun control must continue

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Aug 22, 2014 at 4:00 AM

After the grievous wounding of the late Jim Brady in 1981, this great man had the courage to advocate for the safety of other Americans to pass common sense gun laws in this gun-loving country.

Thanks to the work of Mr. Brady and his wife, over two million gun sales have been prevented to stop dangerous people from having access to guns. The Brady Campaign has saved lives and with gun massacres a regular occurrence in the United States, this vital work must continue.

The Newtown school shooting tragedy was not enough for Congress to free itself from the gun lobby. Columbine wasn’t enough, Virginia Tech and all the others were not enough.

For those who sing themselves to sleep quoting the Second Amendment, they fail to grasp that this amendment was written to allow for state militias before there was a federal government at all. It was not meant to allow for guns in every hand, D.C. v. Heller notwithstanding.

The right to life trumps your right to brandish a gun. It’s time for America to join the civilized world by restricting gun access.

Jim Brady’s work must continue. He fought a long and brave fight and did so living in pain after that terrible shooting. His legacy should be honored.

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